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Cuban Oregano

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Quick grow facts

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What it is

Indian borage is an herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. It has a very strong fragrance of oregano when crushed, hence its other common name Cuban oregano. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

The leaves are edible fresh or dried

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil.

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Cautions

Spider mites and mealybugs can damage this plant. More information on Plectranthus .

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Sources

  1. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/plectranthus-amboinicus/